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LF52 FAM

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 FAM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022
Pass 23 Nov 2021 130,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 130,226 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 130,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to outer hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 129,585 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 112,202 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 112,202 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 104,864 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 104,849 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2016 102,100 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2016 102,100 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 97,876 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 97,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play outer (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,719 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 90,089 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,751 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

mark on offside front door

Fail 6 Dec 2011 81,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

mark on offside front door

Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,724 miles

2nd grade tyres fitted to rear ?

dent in offside front door

plastic skirts fitted ..... unable to examine outer sills

Fail 3 Jun 2010 71,715 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn in center of tread ..... suspect over in flation ???

dent in offside front door

nearside rear tyre close to limit

plastic skirts fitted.... unable to examine outer sills

Pass 29 May 2009 62,003 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine covers fitted?

nearside front tyre worn on edges

tyre warning light on?

unable to view front & rear brake pads

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2008 49,765 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,909 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 33,781 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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LF52 FAM is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF52 FAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF52 FAM is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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